Youth Criminal Law Quiz
Youth Criminal Law Quiz
Test your knowledge on the legal system surrounding young offenders in New South Wales. This quiz covers important aspects of criminal responsibility, court proceedings, and the rights of minors.
Participate to learn about:
- The age of criminal responsibility
- Court processes for young offenders
- Rights during police interviews
What is the minimum age at which children can be held criminally responsible in NSW?
10
13
14
16
Police stop a 17-year-old licensed driver and conduct a breath test. A high range blood alcohol reading is detected. In which court will the matter be heard?
Local
District
Supreme
Children's
Kim is 12 years old. She has been accused of shoplifting from a major retail store. The matter has proceeded to court. Which of the following applies to Kim?
Her case will be heard in the local court
She will have a criminal record
She is presumed to be incapable of committing the offence
She is below the age of criminal responsibility and will be acquitted
The Children (Criminal Proceedings) Act 1987 (NSW) provides young offenders with which of the following rights?
Have all matters heard by a jury
Be given a warning for first offence
No requirement to provide identification to police
Have an adult support person present when questioned
John, who is 17 years old, is charged with grievous bodily harm. He has a number of prior convictions for violent assault. What penalty is John most likely to receive?
Community service order
Suspended sentence
Control order
Home detention order
What should be the last option a court considers when sentencing a young offender convicted of an offence?
Control order
Fine
Community service order
Youth justice conference
Which of the following proceeding does the Children's Court have?
Closed circuit court
Media can publish the name of the offender
A jury is present
A judge is present
Which of the following is not an alternative to court for young offenders?
Warning
Caution
Youth justice conferences
Fine
Which of the following is true when police have detained and are interviewing a 16-year-old person?
A parent must be present at the interview.
A lawyer must be present at the interview.
The child must agree to the support person present at the interview.
The child can refuse to have any support person present at the interview.
A 12-year-old child is on trial for a crime. The prosecution must show that the necessary mens rea was present when the child committed the crime. Which of the following must the prosecution prove?
The child knew they were misbehaving.
The child knew the act was morally wrong.
The child disobeyed the directions of an adult.
The child did not care whether the act was criminal.
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